If you’re not familiar with test and learn, you’re in good company. Most Owners of professional services firms aren’t acquainted with this smart concept that reduces the risk of implementing new ideas. Trivers Consulting Group has been implementing a version of it with clients for years, although only recently did we become familiar with the … Continue reading Are You Using Test and Learn to Spur Growth?
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How Are You Promoting Innovation in Your Services Firm?
You are feeling good! Your firm is making progress: revenue is increasing, profits are growing, customer and client retention is working, you’re getting referrals, and your financials look good. Why rock the boat with innovations? Why redirect resources to innovation when things are going well? I completed a consulting engagement with a firm that’s a … Continue reading How Are You Promoting Innovation in Your Services Firm?
Why Knowledge Work is Not Like Assembly Line Work
When your intellect doesn’t crank out content in neat hourly increments why should you sell or buy hours? I had a fierce disagreement with a CEO last week about value based pricing versus hourly billing. He insisted that the only way he could have control over my work was to pay by the hour. I, … Continue reading Why Knowledge Work is Not Like Assembly Line Work
Should Owner Choose Between Being CEO and Chief Provider?
When Brian and Janice started their CPA firm 20 years ago, they did everything: business development, tax returns and other services, and managing the back office tasks that keep a company running. As the firm grew, they continued doing client work themselves, as well as BD and the back office. By year 20 their client … Continue reading Should Owner Choose Between Being CEO and Chief Provider?
